In 1804 French Masons created a Craft (Blue Lodge) ritual for the Scottish Rite. Although versions of the ritual are used in very few Grand Lodges in the United States, they are popularly conferred in Garibaldi Lodge No. 542 in New York City, in several lodges in the 16th District of New Orleans, Louisiana, and a few other States. Versions of the Scottish Rite’s Blue Lodge ritual are, in fact, conferred in more countries than any other form of Craft ritual. These rituals include more symbolism that the Webb-form rituals, commonly used in the United States, and are much more dramatic in nature.
In 1870 Albert Pike authored and caused to be printed a version of the Scottish Rite Blue Lodge ritual, which he intended as a foundation for the rituals of the Southern Jurisdiction. He noted that the Webb-form did not provide the continuity necessary to fully appreciate the mythology and lessons of the Scottish Rite. To supplement the work, a “Liturgy” (monitor) of these Degrees was also printed. Very few copies of these works survive.
Our new edition includes everything that Pike prepared for this ritual. Also added is a substantial new introduction on the development of Freemasonry, the rationale behind the high degrees and the development of the Scottish Rite, including its Blue Lodge ritual. Several letters, written by Pike, are also included which defend the sole right of the Grand Lodges over the Blue Lodge degrees. Additionally, the original 1804 French ritual has been translated into English for the first time, and is included, which facilitates study of the development of the ritual and its symbolism.
This attractive, illustrated, hardback 886-page book was prepared by Arturo de Hoyos, 33°, Grand Cross, Grand Archivist and Grand Historian of the Supreme Council, 33°, S.J.
In 1870 Albert Pike authored and caused to be printed a version of the Scottish Rite Blue Lodge ritual, which he intended as a foundation for the rituals of the Southern Jurisdiction. He noted that the Webb-form did not provide the continuity necessary to fully appreciate the mythology and lessons of the Scottish Rite. To supplement the work, a “Liturgy” (monitor) of these Degrees was also printed. Very few copies of these works survive.
Our new edition includes everything that Pike prepared for this ritual. Also added is a substantial new introduction on the development of Freemasonry, the rationale behind the high degrees and the development of the Scottish Rite, including its Blue Lodge ritual. Several letters, written by Pike, are also included which defend the sole right of the Grand Lodges over the Blue Lodge degrees. Additionally, the original 1804 French ritual has been translated into English for the first time, and is included, which facilitates study of the development of the ritual and its symbolism.
This attractive, illustrated, hardback 886-page book was prepared by Arturo de Hoyos, 33°, Grand Cross, Grand Archivist and Grand Historian of the Supreme Council, 33°, S.J.